What are the Different Types of Tests Conducted in Inspection of Lifting Equipment?

December 28, 2016 9:40 am Published by

All Lifting equipment like lifting slings, cranes, hoists, lever blocks are an indispensable part of any lifting operation, which is why they are extensively used in lifting applications. There are several lifting equipment manufacturing units that are into manufacturing, distribution, and sales of all types of lifting equipment and the accessories associated with them and Dutest Industrial is considered top among them.

As much as their robust construction and proper manufacturing are required, the inspection of lifting equipment is also very important.

All of lifting equipment needs to be properly tested prior to their use, and they should also be sent for periodic inspection to keep them in suitable condition for use at an operation site. Dutest Industrial is considered as one of the top third party inspection company in UAE that work to inspect lifting equipment and certify them if they are defect free.

At Dutest, all types of Lifting Equipment, Goods Lifts, Fork Lift Trucks, MEWPS and Cherry Pickers, Plant and Machinery, all types of Cranes, Passenger lifts and Escalators, Lifting Structures, Anchorage Points and Lifting Beams are thoroughly tested and examined. Crane inspection is also thoroughly carried out at Dutest.

Dutest also deals in the examination of load monitoring equipment and undertakes both Destructive and Non-Destructive Inspection work including Weld inspection.

With relevant experience and skilled professionals, we are capable of providing Proof Load and initial testing if required and services such a bolt torque checks. Some of the tests that are conducted at Dutest for inspection of lifting equipment are as follows-

Dye Penetrant Testing– This test is used for identifying flaws and defects on the surface of the device or equipment, especially for non-ferrous products.

Magnetic Particle testing- This method is used to find flaws and cracks in the welds created from a ferrous material.
Eddy Current Testing- This is done to identify critical welds, it is somewhat similar to DP and MPI.

Thickness Gauging- This test is conducted to identify internal corrosion and abrasion. In this method of inspection, external coating removal is not required, which makes it very convenient.

Welding Inspection- This is carried out in crane inspection processes, and only a professional and highly certified engineer is certified to conduct this test, for this method involves various parameters and technologies.

Dutest Industrial is one of the renowned and experienced names that undertake inspection, testing, and certification of lifting equipment, apart from its successful manufacturing and supplying unit.

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